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538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Magnolia Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1950

Acreage

0.249

Sale price

$500,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
538 Magnolia Ave
Brea, CA 92821
Zip code
92821
County
Orange
Municipality
Brea

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,167
Year built
1950
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
10/31/2014
Sale price
$500,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,893
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Lot
Acreage
0.249

Area overview

Walk score
44 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
45 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/31/2014 $500,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/22/2026 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/31/2025 Reconveyance XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/17/2025 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/17/2025 Affidavit XXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/23/2015 Ucc - F S XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
10/31/2014 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X X XXX
10/31/2014 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX X X XXX
10/31/2014 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/31/2014 Interspousal Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$6,893
Current property tax
$6,813
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$609,482
Land value
$525,009
Building value
$84,473

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Special assessments for 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA

Description Value Phone
CA hero pgm-clean energy-residentia (949) 955-1500
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $609,482 1.1309 $6,893 +5.25%
2024-2025 $597,532 1.096 $6,549 +2.79%
2023-2024 $585,816 1.0876 $6,371 +0.81%
2022-2023 $574,330 1.1004 $6,320 +1.95%
2021-2022 $563,069 1.101 $6,199 +0.63%
2020-2021 $557,296 1.10537 $6,160 +2.92%
2019-2020 $546,369 1.0955 $5,985 +1.54%
2018-2019 $535,656 1.1005 $5,895 +1.95%
2017-2018 $525,153 1.101 $5,782 +2.06%
2016-2017 $514,856 1.1003 $5,665 +2.83%
Permits

Permit information for 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

Brea residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,145,000

4.1% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$591

-0.3% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.35
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 0.43
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.49
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.49
Rolling Hills Elementary School 5 Public K-6 563 0.60
Arovista Elementary School 5 Public K-6 391 0.68
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.73
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.76
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.76
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.13
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.35
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.76
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.08
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.13
The Art House NR Private 0 1.61
St. Juliana Falconieri NR Private K-8 310 1.90
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle School 8 Public 7-8 595 2.08
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.08
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.38
Washington Middle School 5 Public 7-8 605 2.65
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Art House NR Private 0 1.61
Rosary Academy NR Private 9-12 393 1.79
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 1.90
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 1.93
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 1.94
Parkview School 7 Public K-12 184 2.08
Troy High School 9 Public 9-12 2,584 2.09
La Sierra High (Alternative) School 5 Public 9-12 275 2.20
La Vista High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 396 2.22
Foundation Christian NR Private K-12 0 2.38

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Neighbors for 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA

408 E Elm St, Brea 504 E Elm St, Brea 500 Magnolia Ave, Brea 201 E Alder St, Brea 416 E Elm St, Brea 185 E Alder St, Brea 508 Magnolia Ave, Brea 209 E Alder St, Brea 215 E Alder St, Brea 550 Magnolia Ave, Brea 424 E Elm St, Brea 526 Magnolia Ave, Brea 556 Magnolia Ave, Brea 520 Magnolia Ave, Brea 562 Magnolia Ave, Brea 401 E Alder St, Brea 544 Magnolia Ave, Brea 500 E Elm St, Brea 532 Magnolia Ave, Brea 514 Magnolia Ave, Brea

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA

91744, Los Angeles County, CA 91745, Los Angeles County, CA 91748, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

The development at 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 has a total of 1,167 square feet.

When was 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold on 10/31/2014 for $500,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 is currently assessed at $609,482.

What are the property taxes for 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821?

The property taxes for 538 Magnolia Avenue, Brea, CA 92821 total $6,892.

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